Are brake pads and discs from different manufacturers a good idea?

Brake system servicing is a regular expense for every car. Some drivers, wanting to save money, decide to buy brake discs and pads from different manufacturers. Does this solution affect the performance of the brake system?

In the article:
When to replace brake discs and pads
Cooperation from the very beginning
Can different brands of brake pads affect disc performance?

There are many opinions circulating on the web that can lead to real confusion. Therefore, in today’s ROTINGER guide, we will sort out issues related to the cooperation of brake discs and pads. First, we will discuss how often these components of the brake system should be replaced.

Are brake pads and discs from different manufacturers a good idea?

When to replace brake discs and pads

Beginner drivers often wonder when to replace brake discs and pads. There are many guides that try to determine service intervals. Most often, we will come across opinions that it is necessary to replace the set of pads on the front axle after 30 thousand kilometers. For brake discs, twice the distance is expected.

The truth is, however, that brake pads and discs wear very individually, which makes it extremely difficult to accurately predict the mileage. Much depends on the driver’s driving style and the conditions of use of the vehicle.

As a manufacturer of brake discs and pads, the ROTINGER brand reminds us that braking and accelerating in city traffic is an everyday occurrence. This applies both to driving in a traffic jam at low speeds and approaching traffic lights after exiting a faster section of the bypass. When driving outside the city, we can drive hundreds of kilometers without touching the brake pedal. Therefore, the estimated distance to replace brake discs and pads can vary drastically.

The optimal way to monitor the level of wear of brake discs and pads is to regularly check their technical condition. This is most often done when rotating tires after a certain mileage or when changing from winter to summer tires.

Cooperation from the start

Each manufacturer of brake discs and pads recommends using components from one brand. This is justified, because already at the design stage of these elements, ROTINGER takes into account their mutual cooperation. The disc and brake pad, developed using the common thought of engineers, provide optimal parameters.

This is the safest solution if we want to avoid problems related to the risk of poor fit of the brake pad to the disc. In the case of ROTINGER components, by following the provisions in the catalog, you can be sure that you are choosing a safe solution.

Can different brands of brake pads affect disc performance?

When a driver or mechanic in a car workshop decides to use brake pads of a different brand than the brake disc, the risk of complications is small. It is important to check very carefully when buying the brake pads to match the specific model and engine version.

When the catalog is in compliance, all safety rules related to the correct positioning of the brake pads in the caliper must be observed during assembly. Then you only need to check whether the pads optimally adhere to the disc during braking and do not cause any disturbing sounds or vibrations. Every manufacturer valued on the European market sells brake pads in a set, which means that the package contains four brake pads – two for each side of one vehicle axle.

Using brake pads from different manufacturers on one axle is inconsistent with the principles of safe vehicle mechanics and can cause accidents. Therefore, if you ever encounter such a solution, you should stop driving and change the brake pads to the same ones and adapted to the specific model and make of the car.

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